"Geert Wilders Abandons Dutch Prime Minister Ambitions Despite Election Victory"

Geert Wilders, leader of the Party for Freedom in the Netherlands, expressed frustration at having to sacrifice his prime ministerial ambitions to facilitate a right-wing ruling coalition, despite his party winning the most seats in the November election. The proposed "program Cabinet" would include representatives from four parties and outside experts, with the leaders of these parties remaining in parliament rather than joining the government. Wilders, known for his anti-immigration platform, stepped aside in the interest of advancing his party's agenda, but expressed bitterness at the situation, while the official overseeing the talks expressed confidence in the potential for cooperation among the parties.